Maintenance Technician – PLC & Automation Specialist

Oetiker; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for Advancement

Comprehensive Training Program

Job summary

Oetiker is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair production equipment across mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. The role focuses on reducing downtime and ensuring safe operating conditions on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has PLC repair experience, pneumatics knowledge, and certifications for forklift and scissor lift. The position is a 1st shift, Monday–Friday, aligned with our US operations.

Qualifications

• Must repair PLC controlled equipment with 2+ years’ experience or HS diploma with 6 years PLC repair experience.
• 3–5 years manufacturing industry experience required.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, ladder logic, basic electrical systems, and PLC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems on production machines.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose failures of automated equipment and initiate repairs.
• Adjust and replace electrical sensors for proper operation.
• Perform preventative maintenance and assist on special runs.
• Handle machine changeovers and tooling replacements.
• Operate and shut down facility equipment safely.
• Read manuals, drawings, and schematics for repairs.

Skills

Pneumatic systems

Ladder logic

Electrical basics

PLC equipment

Welding experience

Education

Associate’s degree or two-year technical school

High School Diploma + 6 years PLC repair experience

Tools

Forklift certification

Scissor lift certification

Job description

Oetiker is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair production equipment across mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. The role focuses on reducing downtime and ensuring safe operating conditions on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has PLC repair experience, pneumatics knowledge, and certifications for forklift and scissor lift. The position is a 1st shift, Monday–Friday, aligned with our US operations.